The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and political organization, Afenifere, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to release the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, stating that his continued detention without trial is unjustifiable. The call was made during Afenifere’s general meeting on Tuesday at the residence of its leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, in Isanya Ogbo, Ogun State. Kanu has been held in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) since his controversial arrest and rendition to Nigeria in June 2021. In a communiqué issued after the meeting, jointly signed by Afenifere’s Deputy Leader, Oladipo Olaitan, and…
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The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has reportedly filed cybercrime charges against human rights activist Omoyele Sowore for referring to him as an “Illegal IG” on social media. According to InfoStride News, Sowore was invited by the Nigerian Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) for questioning at their office located at Old Abattoir by Guzape Junction, Abuja, on Monday. Although the activist was granted bail after the interrogation, he opted to remain in custody, citing what he described as “illegal conditions” attached to his release. Sowore is scheduled to be arraigned before Justice Liman at the Federal High Court in…
United States President Donald Trump signed four executive orders on Monday, including one barring transgender individuals from enlisting and serving openly in the military. Another order targets diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the armed forces. The order on transgender military service, titled “Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness,” reinstates a policy from Trump’s first term in office. This new directive reverses an earlier order by then-President Joe Biden, which allowed transgender individuals to enlist and permitted enlisted service members to receive coverage for transition-related medical care. “It is the policy of the United States Government to establish high standards…
The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and political organization, Afenifere, has appointed lawyer and human rights activist, Dele Farotimi, as its National Organising Secretary. The appointment was approved during Afenifere’s general meeting held on Tuesday at the residence of its leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, in Isanya Ogbo, Ogun State. Dele Farotimi, a vocal advocate for justice and equity, recently made headlines following a legal dispute with elder statesman Aare Afe Babalola. The lawsuit, which stemmed from alleged defamatory statements in Farotimi’s book Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System, saw him arraigned before an Ekiti State High Court in Ado-Ekiti. The court granted him…
The Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has provided a N50 million grant to 1,000 petty traders in Kwara State to support their businesses. Each trader will receive N50,000 to recapitalize their ventures, according to the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. Senator Tinubu announced this on Tuesday in Ilorin during a three-day working visit to the state, where she also commissioned several projects executed by Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq’s administration. At the commissioning of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Community ICT Centre in Ilorin, named after former Minister Amina Ndalolo, Senator Tinubu highlighted previous efforts…
An Ikeja High Court on Monday sentenced Ayomide Olayemi to 10 years imprisonment for robbing an artisan and a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member of their belongings. Olayemi pleaded guilty to a two-count amended charge of attempted felony and stealing. Justice Modupe Nicol-Clay delivered the sentence following a plea bargain agreement, which recommended a 10-year term. In her judgment, Justice Nicol-Clay stated that the court was satisfied that Olayemi had willingly entered into the plea bargain and fully understood the implications of his guilty plea. “This court finds the agreed punishment of 10 years to be adequate in view…
Nigerian human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has described the bail conditions imposed on activist and politician Omoyele Sowore as illegal, citing a previous ruling by the Court of Appeal. InfoStride News reports that Sowore, who was invited by the Nigeria Police on Monday, was initially asked to provide a Level 16 civil servant as a surety and surrender his international passport as part of his bail conditions. However, Sowore rejected the conditions outright and opted to remain in custody. In a recent update shared on his official Facebook page, Sowore disclosed that the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG)…
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed that he sustains himself through rental income from one of his houses in Kaduna State, highlighting his commitment to integrity and transparency during his tenure in office. Speaking at the All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus meeting held at the Katsina Government House ahead of the February 15 local council elections, Buhari reflected on the challenges of governing Nigeria and the need for leaders to prioritize accountability. “Nigeria is a difficult country to govern, but many don’t realize it. Only when you take up an administrative position will you understand the challenges,” Buhari said in…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has dismissed the announcement by The Omoluabi Progressives, a group loyal to former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, that it is quitting the party. In a statement issued on Monday by Kola Olabisi, the APC’s Director of Media and Information, the party stated that it is unbothered by the group’s decision, noting that its members had effectively left the APC in 2022. The statement described the exit as “good riddance to bad rubbish,” claiming that the group had been working against the party’s interest for years. The statement reads: “We, in the…
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Oyo State has dismissed claims by the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that some of its members recently defected to the PDP. The SDP refuted the allegations, insisting that none of its members had joined the PDP. The PDP had earlier claimed that the majority of SDP members in Oluyole Local Government Area defected to its fold over the weekend, allegedly led by one Mr. Olusina Ogunsola. Reacting to the development, the SDP, through its Oluyole Local Government Chairman, Ganiyu Lawal, and Secretary, Saheed Adewale Adetunji, declared that Ogunsola is not a member of…
The Enugu State chapter of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has lauded Governor Peter Mbah’s administration for restoring normalcy in the state by ending the reign of “unknown gunmen” and the regular Monday sit-at-home order. In a statement issued on Sunday, signed by Dr. Okey Adenyi, President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Enugu State chapter, and Rt. Hon. Bonaventure Onuh, the Secretary, the group commended Governor Mbah for his decisive actions, which have restored socio-economic activities in the state. The statement recalled that upon assuming office, Governor Mbah declared that the sit-at-home order would no longer be tolerated, marking it…
At least 19 soldiers, including a commanding officer, lost their lives in a deadly attack on a military base in Malam-Fatori, Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State. The border town, located about two kilometers from Bosso in Niger Republic, came under siege on Friday, January 24, 2025, in a coordinated assault believed to have been carried out by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). Sources disclosed that the attackers, arriving in multiple gun trucks, launched a sustained onslaught on the 149 Battalion, leaving several soldiers dead, others injured, and many unaccounted for. Survivors reportedly fled for safety as…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has pledged to take bold and decisive actions to address challenges and drive progress in Rivers State and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Governor Fubara made this declaration on Saturday during a condolence visit to Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, at the Government House in Bauchi. The visit was to commiserate with Governor Mohammed over the loss of his stepmother, Hauwa Duguri, who passed away earlier this year. Speaking during the visit, Fubara emphasized the enduring strength of his relationship with Governor Mohammed and their shared commitment to addressing pressing issues, despite a slight delay…
The Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticized the state government’s claims of improved infrastructural development under Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. The condemnation follows comments by the Commissioner for Information, Charles Aniagwu, who stated that the governor would respond to critics by showcasing his “legacy projects.” In a statement, APC State Publicity Secretary Valentine Onojeghuo urged the commissioner to adopt a more constructive approach to criticism instead of dismissing legitimate concerns with what he described as “empty assurances.” Onojeghuo argued that the government had access to significant financial resources but had failed to deliver tangible benefits for…
Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to resign from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) due to alleged anti-party activities. Mohammed accused Wike of serving the interests of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and suggested it would be better for the minister to officially join the APC. He dismissed Wike’s alleged attempts to tarnish his reputation, describing them as desperate and ineffective, adding that Nigerians could see through the minister’s “facade.” This development comes after Bala Mohammed, on Thursday, referred to Wike as a “transactional politician” whose…
Bandits have abducted 22 locals in separate attacks in the Kugauta and Kitanda communities of Kumana Chiefdom, Kauru Local Government Area, Kaduna State. According to sources, the attacks took place on Friday night at approximately 10:30 pm, with the bandits targeting both communities. The Twelve people were abducted from the Kitanda community in Geshere, while ten others were taken from Kugauta in Kusheka. The victims, mostly women and children, were forcibly taken away by the bandits. Despite the increasing wave of kidnappings and criminal activity in the area, it was reported that only three police officers were seen in the…
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, Imo State Command, have neutralized six suspects and destroyed a stronghold used by unknown gunmen and suspected kidnappers, who have been terrorizing parts of the state. In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Henry Okoye, it was revealed that the operation led to the recovery of five AK-47 rifles, 552 rounds of live ammunition, and other materials, including Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and communication equipment. The police operation was part of ongoing efforts to combat criminal activities and restore peace and public safety across Nigeria. According to Okoye, the…
The Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on the international community to intervene and end attacks by the rebel Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia, which have intensified instability in the country. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Office of the Media Directorate, Sudanese Embassy, the ministry urged for collective global action to restore stability in Sudan and the Sahel region. The statement condemned recent drone attacks by the RSF militia on critical infrastructure, including the Al-Shawak power station and Gedaref water station in Gedaref State, Eastern Sudan. The attacks have caused widespread power outages in Kassala and…
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Nigeria after testifying in a high-profile arbitration case at the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Court of Arbitration in Paris, France. A video shared by Bashir Ahmad, former Special Assistant on Digital Communications, captured Buhari disembarking from an aircraft upon his arrival. The arbitration involves a $2.3 billion dispute between Nigeria and Sunrise Power, which filed the case in 2017 over an alleged breach of contract related to the construction of the 3,050MW Mambilla power plant in Taraba State. The $6 billion project, initially planned on a build-operate-transfer basis, has faced delays and…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to address the deplorable condition of the Jalingo-Numan road, warning of mass protests if no action is taken. NANS President, Mr. Lucky Emonefe, made the declaration on Saturday during the 3rd Inauguration Ceremony of the North East Zonal Executive Council of the union, held in Jalingo. Describing the Jalingo-Numan road as one of the worst in the country, Emonefe referred to it as a “death trap,” especially for students in the North East region. “We are giving the Federal Ministry of Works 14 days…